#MinecraftEDU Archive

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: Intro - Welcome! Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Current Coordinates and how do you engage with STEAM as a Parent? #MinecraftEDU

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: Intro - Welcome! Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Current Coordinates and how do you engage with STEAM as a Parent? #MinecraftEdu

supervxn Oct 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A0: Noa, from Israel. Can I participate even if I'm not a P? :-) #MinecraftEDU

BenSpieldenner Oct 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A0: Ben Spieldenner, HS English Teacher, Global Mentor, Ohio-engage in STEAM by doing "experiments" at home. #MinecraftEdu

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Steve from NJ here to chat with the #MINECRAFTEDU crew and special guest host @DaddyDroyd

PBJellyGames - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Q0 (RT) - Welcome! Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Current Coordinates and how do you engage with STEAM as a Parent? #MinecraftEdu

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0 - Ben from Snow Biome. Don't know my coordinates. A video that shows the importance of A in #STEAM. #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/b5Ab01eB8w

BenSpieldenner Oct 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0: Ben Spieldenner, HS English Teacher, Global Mentor, Ohio-engage in STEAM by doing "experiments" at home. #MinecraftEdu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: Intro - Welcome! Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Current Coordinates and how do you engage with STEAM as a Parent? #MinecraftEdu

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Sean, NYC- #MinecraftEDU player, parent, & teacher - not necessarily in that order

In reply to @MGrundel

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Survey says.... YES!!!! #minecraftedu

In reply to @supervxn

PBJellyGames - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey #MinecraftEdu Garrett here, Co-Founder of the chat from Niagara Canada. I work with all areas of GBL in Edu to support Ts and Ss.

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey Ben! How is everything? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi Steve, Garrett, Mark, Sean, Ben! :) #MinecraftEdu Welcome!

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey Steve! Looks like @minefaire was an incredible success in 2017! Congrats! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @DaddyDroyd, @minefaire

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

All voices are always welcome! Thanks for joining! Glad to see you Noa #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @supervxn

supervxn Oct 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Happy to be here. Today was my first #minecraftedu lesson for the year. Went really lousy. :-(

In reply to @mr_isaacs

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi Mark! I think I'm finally getting the hang of this whole teaching thing. How about you? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MGrundel

april_janicki Oct 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hey everyone! April from Tabernacle, NJ. Went to Minefaire PHL this weekend and am excited to be here! #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Ben! Welcome, how was the drive back to Ohio? This chat sounds like it is right up your alley! #MinecraftEDU

supervxn Oct 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Home sweet home? #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @PBJellyGames

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hey Steve! Feeling caught up after the weekend? I fell asleep in my son's bed about 30 min ago! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @DaddyDroyd

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

DaddyDroyd, Dad, MIT Grad, Mensan, Musician, YouTuber, and Education Hacking Enthusiast! #MinecraftEdu

BenSpieldenner Oct 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Beautiful drive...thanks to @mr_isaacs my son did arm pit farts for a solid 3 hours! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs

chellymil Oct 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Rachelle here from Toronto! My monkey is only 3 but she loves 3D printing (and stamps) #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Great example! I love this Ted Talk! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

My daughter @leilaboo215 is quite the #makerkid and we have done cool stuff with #minecraft and @littlebits #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A0: as a parent we encourage our kids to get involved in #STEAM activities. Being on team for the @InnovatorsFair (now #i5live) helps too

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Welcome Sean! Great to see you again. Cheers! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @seanmarnold

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Welcome to the chat Rachel, Noa, April! #MinecraftEdu

mspaperless Oct 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A0: Kristine here from #Mississauga, Ontario. Engaged in #STEAM as a parent and teacher. 5 y.o. plays #MinecraftEdu https://t.co/vChUxF7BbQ

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Mark G, from the New Jersey Biome. Excited by my new #STEM toy, Brixo blocks, conductive Lego compatible bricks! #MinecraftEdu Redstone IRL

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hey Kristine! Great to see you! Love that you are playing with your children! Play is so imporatant to model! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mspaperless

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Atta boy!!! #minecraftedu

BenSpieldenner Oct 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Beautiful drive...thanks to @mr_isaacs my son did arm pit farts for a solid 3 hours! #MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs

JeremyDBond Oct 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A0) Jeremy, here for my parent role, and sheepishly admitting I haven't used Minecraft but engage at museums. Here to learn. #MinecraftEDU

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: Intro - Welcome! Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Current Coordinates and how do you engage with STEAM as a Parent? #MinecraftEdu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Welcome Kristine! We started our Minecraft YouTube channel when my son was 5! #Minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Have you built your cat a litter box in #MinecraftEDU? Maybe with some sticky pistons and lava to dispose of old dirty sand? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MeenooRami

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1: How do you gain parent support for using games like #MinecraftEDU in the classroom? What challenges have you faced?

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

My kids are always building and creating, we jus had NYC @makerfaire a few weeks ago @firstlegoleague robotics are the fav #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @PBJellyGames, @makerfaire, @firstlegoleague

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

My pleasure! It was a great great time, and the best @minefaire i have been to yet, which means they keep getting better! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @seanmarnold, @minefaire, @minefaire

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q1: How do you gain parent support for using games like #MinecraftEDU in the classroom? What challenges have you faced?

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Welcome Jeremy! Lots for parents to do engaging and teaching with Minecraft as the chasis! :) #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

You said she was cute, but um yeah.... she’s adorable! So great spending time with you this weekend #MINECRAFTEDU

In reply to @chellymil

BenSpieldenner Oct 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: By showing WHY we are using it and HOW immersive environments are great for learning. #MinecraftEdu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1: How do you gain parent support for using games like #MinecraftEDU in the classroom? What challenges have you faced?

april_janicki Oct 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: I haven't used it in the classroom but would imagine Ss enthusiasm would go a long way to gain P support. #minecraftedu

mspaperless Oct 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

My son loves #MinecraftEDU! We're learning and playing together. It's so great to be his 'guide on the side' but also to have him teach me!

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hey Kristine! Great to see you! Love that you are playing with your children! Play is so imporatant to model! #MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Thanks, Mark. That means a lot!! #minecraftedu #minefaire @minefaire

In reply to @MGrundel, @seanmarnold, @minefaire, @minefaire

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Welcome Jeremy. Take them to Museums in real life and let them build them in #MinecraftEDU! Goes well with #MuseumDayLive Lessons!

In reply to @JeremyDBond

PBJellyGames - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q1(RT): How do you gain parent support for using games like #MinecraftEDU in the classroom? What challenges have you faced?

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Support is in direct relation to the Ss excitement-If the S is happy often the P is happy-sometimes explain learning part #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @DaddyDroyd

kmurfitt1 Oct 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Ok...I’ll admit...I’m lurking. Don’t know much about #MinecraftEDU but want to learn.

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: games are at the center of my course but I definitely explain the learning outcomes and how games help us meet them #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q1: How do you gain parent support for using games like #MinecraftEDU in the classroom? What challenges have you faced?

BenSpieldenner Oct 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Many different parent communications....Open House, Emails, LMS posts. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @DaddyDroyd

chellymil Oct 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: I’ve created a mini display about some projects we’ve done in #MinecraftEdu and brought them to parent council and other parent events

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Yes, when kids want to be at school on time and dont fight to get there its a win-win-win for Parents, Teachers, and Students #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @seanmarnold, @DaddyDroyd

supervxn Oct 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: Ps: #MinecraftEDU is just a game. School is 4 learning and getting good grades is KEY. #FlipgridFever is a good way 2 keep them informed

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

In the #MinecraftEDU we do not call it Lurking, but Creeping. HOwever, we encourage your insights, as every voice matters. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @kmurfitt1

aliffothman04 Oct 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A0: Hello everyone! Aliff, Geography teacher, Malaysia! #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: I also explain how students being experts coming in to class provides opp to leverage expertise to demonstrate learning #minecraftedu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

supervxn Oct 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Came to the right place. You should try https://t.co/k8EO8JoUTG #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @kmurfitt1

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Yes, Transparency is key to support. And providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate learning and knowledge. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Welcome!! #minecraftedu

In reply to @aliffothman04

BenSpieldenner Oct 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Brilliant! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Great idea :) #minecraftedu

In reply to @chellymil

chellymil Oct 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Also attaching some sort of “traditional learning” like essays and maps is a good bridge for parents in the beginning #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

So last year, I gamified my open house and had parents earn XP and gold for their kids by completing challenges and quests. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @DaddyDroyd

aliffothman04 Oct 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: Minecraft Showcase is 1 of the best way to gain parent support #MinecraftEDU

kmurfitt1 Oct 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Both! #minecraftedu

In reply to @DaddyDroyd

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1 - I'm going to know a whole lot more in 3 weeks. My #MinecraftEDU parent permission letter for the entire school is done & approved.

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Great way to advocate for student voice and present to authentic audiences! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @chellymil

mspaperless Oct 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1: Send home a letter that explains the benefits of #STEM education to gain parental support for using #MinecraftEdu in the classroom

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

I usually confront that attitude with stats on the prevalence of computer science jobs and how that “game” teaches it #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @supervxn

kmurfitt1 Oct 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

This totally made me giggle! #minecraftedu

In reply to @MGrundel

lynnetelfer Oct 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Lynne telfer here. Fantastic topic today. I will keep up as best I can while working :) #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Any way we can reach parents and gain their support is vital! FlipGrid seems like a great way to be transparent about it! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @supervxn

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Welcome Aliff! Great to have you in! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @aliffothman04

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1: we just finished day 2 of our big districtwide #MinecraftEDU training push today-went great-lots of admins & Ts starting up

In reply to @PBJellyGames

supervxn Oct 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Unfortunately not gonna cut it. We have a MAJOR standardized test this year. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @seanmarnold

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2: How do you keep parents involved and supporting the learning process at home w/ #GBL lessons and units? #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Do you have any images, resources to share? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @aliffothman04

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Wow. That’s awesome!!! #minecraftedu

In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Would love to learn more about the Showcase! Sounds great! #MinecraftEDU Lets talk after for sure. :)

In reply to @aliffothman04

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Cool! Are you assigning parents homework in #MinecraftEDU? Brilliant Ben, Brilliant, put those adults to work!

In reply to @BBTNB

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Q2: How do you keep parents involved and supporting the learning process at home w/ #GBL lessons and units? #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Hah. I love Schitts Creek :) #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB

BenSpieldenner Oct 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Gotta go #MinecraftEdu peeps. Have fun and thanks for hosting @DaddyDroyd ! To my @minefaire fam...great to see you again! Kids bedtime.

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

You have got to teach me how that is done! I'm starting that as a parent and would love to hearn how you did it! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Good night!! #minecraftedu. Say goodnight to your awesome kids for me :)

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @DaddyDroyd, @minefaire

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Have you seen this article on how games like #MinecraftEDU are being used to recruit for Cyber Security? https://t.co/ckdL6EddEJ

In reply to @seanmarnold, @supervxn

MarkC_Author Oct 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

He #Minecraftedu, Mark the Minecraft Author here, love tonight's topic . . . important

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

That sounds great! Do you have sample letters you could share with me and others? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mspaperless

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Cheers Lynne and Welcome to the chat! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @lynnetelfer

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Where’s @JustinAglio and @LrningInstigatr ? #minecraftedu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q2(RT): How do you keep parents involved and supporting the learning process at home w/ #GBL lessons and units? #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Hey Buddy! Great to see you #MINECRAFTEDU

In reply to @MarkC_Author

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Nice, Sean! Can you share the stats with us? Is there a public link or study with that information? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @seanmarnold, @supervxn

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Go Yankees!!! #minecraftedu

chellymil Oct 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2: this is tricky, but I usually try to assign some portion as homework/group project. #MinecraftEdu isn’t in every home comp though ::

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Welcome Mark! How is everything? I am sure you are doing great #STEAM projects w/ Jack #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MarkC_Author

lynnetelfer Oct 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A1 I just discovered the parents section of @classcraftgame. kids were excited when parents can have input to their scores! #MinecraftEdu

MarkC_Author Oct 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#Minecraftedu Doing lots of redstone/command blocks with my son, building a MC game for my most recent novel. Will be cool I hope

In reply to @MGrundel

GerstAndie Oct 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Excited to learn more from you all! #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: I think the best is that they support the learning and support their kids. Hard to really expect direct help at home #minecraftedu

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 - My Build Battles are about to get sick awesome with #MixedReality Exports possible for judging. #MinecraftEDU #MixedRealityBuildBattles

lynnetelfer Oct 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 I plan to reward students who encourage parents to use the chat! #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2: Projects that allow for some class time, but majority of time at home, allow for buyin, when Ps see kids working for hours #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I need to explore that more. Are parents actually providing direct feedback and scoring kids? Or mainly awarding XP etc #minecraftedu

lynnetelfer Oct 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A1 I just discovered the parents section of @classcraftgame. kids were excited when parents can have input to their scores! #MinecraftEdu

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I'm leveling up my JH classroom this yr and using more GBL. We have PT conferences this week so we will see what parents think #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Awesome! I need to get on the GameKnight999 Server. Not playing as much as I would like :-( #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MarkC_Author

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Nice! We need more student and parent voices. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @lynnetelfer

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I really need to start doing this. What #mixedreality app? #minecraftedu

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 - My Build Battles are about to get sick awesome with #MixedReality Exports possible for judging. #MinecraftEDU #MixedRealityBuildBattles

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Great idea! #minecraftedu

In reply to @lynnetelfer

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Last yr we had an open house where we showed a lot of our Ss projects. It was a huge success that we hope to build on this yr #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2: several of my #MinecraftEDU lessons connect to physical real-world projects that get brought home to work on

In reply to @PBJellyGames

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#Microsoft has their own #MR app built in Vancouver called Mixed Reality Viewer! So perfect so easy so sweet! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mspaperless Oct 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2: Keep parents involved and supporting the learning process of #GBL by showing them evidence of student created designs in #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2: hadn’t thought of it but inviting parents to the chat is a brilliant way to involve them in their kid’s learning #minecraftedu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

So cool! We just ran a minigame Build Contest through https://t.co/pQ2BDP9VIw -- you will have to participate next Season! :) #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MarkC_Author, @MGrundel

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

This weekend, at #MinefairePHL I had parents and kids working together to solve Geocaching Map, which was really math lessons. #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Likewise! #minecraftedu

In reply to @MGrundel, @MarkC_Author

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: If you could wave a magic wand for parent help/support, what would you want? #MinecraftEDU

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A2: This year there’ll also be a culminating event exhibiting student work in #MinecraftEDU attended by Ts, Ss, & some Ps

In reply to @MGrundel

lynnetelfer Oct 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Just finished playing with the class. Still pumped up from the fun! #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

For all phones? #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q3: If you could wave a magic wand for parent help/support, what would you want? #MinecraftEDU

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

It will be for all of NYC’s #District75 #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MGrundel

chellymil Oct 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#minecraftedu i would want every parent to see the value of GBL and encourage it at a meaningful tool

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: If you could wave a magic wand for parent help/support, what would you want? #MinecraftEDU

lynnetelfer Oct 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Imagine how parents can be involved with the Minecraft agent tutorial and communicate with me! Kids are excited. #minecraftedu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Would love to learn more on how you are creating these to integrate as my kids get older (and I get younger! ;) #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Brilliant way to build consistancy Year over Year. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @c_johnson007

supervxn Oct 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Pressure the Ministry of Education to let go of standardized tests ad focus more on #21stcenturyskills #MinecraftEDU

MCKidsAcademy Oct 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A2: We send home weekly reports, photos & screenshots to include Ps in activities. Sometimes they join in play from home! #MinecraftEdu #GBL

PBJellyGames - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q3(RT): If you could wave a magic wand for parent help/support, what would you want? #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Sounds awesome, see if you can't get me an invite! I would love to attend. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @seanmarnold

lynnetelfer Oct 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 An attitude from the general public that classroom and teacher interaction is fun and rewarding. Let's make this happen! #MinecraftEDU

mspaperless Oct 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Remind parents that evidence can come from different sources. These sources may include conversations, observations & products #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 - WISH: Everyone's home to have a #Windows10 or #Mac computer so #MinecraftEDU can extend beyond school hours.

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: My magic wave would be every parent knows HOW to log into #MinecraftEDU and have some opportunities to play w/ kids. Life get in the way

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: I would love for parents to play and provide feedback on the games my students (their children) create #minecraftedu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A2: I engage my kids 20-45 min every day in Minecraft and other games, teaching cooperation, circuits, project management, etc #MinecraftEDU

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2: How do you keep parents involved and supporting the learning process at home w/ #GBL lessons and units? #MinecraftEDU

april_janicki Oct 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@MGrundel so true! #minecraftedu

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I credit the idea and the push to make it awesome to @SuptSornberger he really made it possible for us to succeed at it. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel, @SuptSornberger

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I will try-have to check the rules about invites when Ss are involved #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MGrundel

mspaperless Oct 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: If I could wave a magic wand for parent support I would want Minecraft Education Edition for all! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/yTHTaVacCi

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I have found formative assessments like these often more valuable to actual learning then summative assessments. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mspaperless

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

So awesome (not surprised) #minecraftedu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A2: I engage my kids 20-45 min every day in Minecraft and other games, teaching cooperation, circuits, project management, etc #MinecraftEDU
- DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT
  
  Q2: How do you keep parents involved and supporting the learning process at home w/ #GBL lessons and units? #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Yes, and all schools have O365 accounts and Chromebooks are banished to Uranus. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I would want every parent to learn from their child in Minecraft for 20mins every day. Have kid lead, and parent learn #MinecraftEdu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: If you could wave a magic wand for parent help/support, what would you want? #MinecraftEDU

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3 Wish that everyone had the time to incorporate a little play at home with parents and students #MinecraftEdu

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

My 7th graders did find an older build of minecraft that works on their Chromebooks. They love it #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel, @BBTNB

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3: 2 of the teachers who attended my #MinecraftEDU training were really excited to play with Ss, but now also at home with grandkids

In reply to @DaddyDroyd

mspaperless Oct 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Agreed! I could probably write my learning skills comments for my report cards while students design and build in #MinecraftEDU #teacherhack

In reply to @MGrundel

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3: Also, running after school classes for Game Design & Film Making in Minecraft. Film Festival at end of semester #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q3: If you could wave a magic wand for parent help/support, what would you want? #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

With our province only #Office365 is holding us back. I'm working with serious help to get every gr 4-12 kid with Office 365 & #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MGrundel

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4: What educational STEAM/ #MinecraftEDU content that engages kids (possibly w parents) do you know of or would like to see?

MCKidsAcademy Oct 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3: Need more open-minded parents. Play IS learning. #MinecraftEDU #GBL Especially in these times when kids r not allowed outside to play.

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q4: What educational STEAM/ #MinecraftEDU content that engages kids (possibly w parents) do you know of or would like to see?

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Bringing children to community events like @minefaire help connect kids with their creeper parents. #MinecraftEDU

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Learning can be fun! I think it's a misconception that having fun isn't learning. Good teaching can make learning into fun #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @lynnetelfer

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Me too! Have them enter minecraft film festivals, game competitions, etc! Project management, creativity, tech, #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: I want to see more opportunities to connect devices like the @microbit_edu #arduino #rasperrypi and @littleBits to #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q4(RT): What educational STEAM/ #MinecraftEDU content that engages kids (possibly w parents) do you know of or would like to see?

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I love this idea! I wonder if some of my AV Club would take up the challenge of a #MinecraftEdu movie?

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A3: Also, running after school classes for Game Design & Film Making in Minecraft. Film Festival at end of semester #MinecraftEdu
- MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT
  
  Q3: If you could wave a magic wand for parent help/support, what would you want? #MinecraftEDU

april_janicki Oct 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@MGrundel how about having more opportunities like MineFaire for Ks to run the show? It was awesome to see the Ks so involved. #minecraftedu

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4 - The Oregon Trail would be fun / funny to play with parents & Ss. And the @PlayCraftLearn Museum of Me lesson rocked too! #MinecraftEDU

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Parents MUST play with kids if they want to develop trust that lasts for a lifetime! #MinecraftEdu

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3 Wish that everyone had the time to incorporate a little play at home with parents and students #MinecraftEdu

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

You are #mixedreality man. #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB, @PlayCraftLearn

chellymil Oct 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4 i think allowing mods to #MinecraftEdu is a great way to open it up to many more stem activities

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4 I'd love to see more content like Oregon Trail that Ts can build off of. I really want to mix #MinecraftEdu and the Salem Witch Trials

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

This kid beat the Geocaching Lesson at #MinefairePHL with his parents, playing as the one and only @NealManegold #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Chris! I am on it! I am working on another content driven lesson/map in #MinecraftEDU I will share it with you when done.

In reply to @c_johnson007

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Q4: Parent+kids use Minecraft to build both "fun" stuff &"meaningful" things to show to others (games, buildings, etc #MinecraftEDU

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4: What educational STEAM/ #MinecraftEDU content that engages kids (possibly w parents) do you know of or would like to see?

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Hah! #minecraftedu

In reply to @MGrundel, @NealManegold

chellymil Oct 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I ❤️ my US friends, but there needs to be more Canadian content! I’m working on it but I don’t have the time it needs to build #MinecraftEdu

supervxn Oct 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: anything #MinecraftEDU and #coding. @MSMakeCode @scratch @gotynker

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

The beauty is that you can pull a few people together (including students) and make it happen. #minecraftedu

In reply to @c_johnson007

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Agreed! @tsuejohnson and I are already making green screen videos with our 3 yr old using @WeVideo and YouTube #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @DaddyDroyd, @tsuejohnson, @WeVideo

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

For sure! No reason you could not replicate a Mini-minefaire like event at your school or community center. Costume contests?? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @april_janicki, @YouTube, @minefaire

seanmarnold Oct 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: There are great family Makerspaces also have Ss create self/family/home in #MinecraftEDU is my year starter https://t.co/iGcVOmULlH

In reply to @MGrundel

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Awesome! I'd love to see it. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

The #CodeBuilder app is so great because of this. I think the cross-over from block to JavaScript is an amazing feature! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @supervxn, @MSMakeCode, @scratch, @gotynker

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Lets stay connected and maybe we can build a shortfilm competition! #minecraftedu

In reply to @c_johnson007

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

This winter I'm thinking of seeing if I can round up some #rowvastrong students to make my Salem Witch Trials world with me in #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A4: I would love love love for @PlayCraftLearn to add the @littlebits #bitcraft cloud gateway block into #minecraftedu

GerstAndie Oct 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A4: A possible family night where families work together on a minecraft “quest” or challenge. #minecraftedu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5: What other parent resources that you have found to support #MinecraftEDU learning for the whole family?

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

So cool! I love making Lego Stop-Motion movies and cannot wait to include the home-made green screen! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @c_johnson007, @DaddyDroyd, @tsuejohnson, @WeVideo

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4: it would be great to integrate the @creatubbles block with #minecraftedu put the A in #STEAM @MarcoVigelini @playcraftlearn

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

This would be awesome! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @chellymil, @DaddyDroyd

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I lean towards including A in STEM ---> STEAM -- artistry is critical with technology #Minecraftedu

In reply to @chellymil

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q5: What other parent resources that you have found to support #MinecraftEDU learning for the whole family?

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I had students create Tuck Everlasting in #MinecraftEDU, made a great gallow, so it can be done! Then read The Crucible! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @c_johnson007, @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Awesome!! #minecraftedu

In reply to @c_johnson007

april_janicki Oct 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

yes! When we have MineCraft in our school, we will have to have an evening Mini-Minefaire! #minecraftedu

In reply to @GerstAndie

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Brilliant, would love to go to that night! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @GerstAndie

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

That's clever. I wonder if I could get @MrsHolt_RJH to do a cross-curricular unit with me on this! What do you think? #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs, @MrsHolt_RJH

PBJellyGames - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q5(RT): What other parent resources that you have found to support #MinecraftEDU learning for the whole family?

mspaperless Oct 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A4: Families can engage in storytelling and other creative builds by collaborating on a design in #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/LIH6j1ANKL

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Chris! Awesome! Check out some of ours at ReidTDR on YouTube Playlists (Bedtime Story, Unplugged, etc) Collab? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @c_johnson007, @tsuejohnson, @WeVideo

c_johnson007 Oct 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5 None yet. I'm hoping for inspiration here. #MinecraftEdu

BBTNB Oct 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5 - @DaddyDroyd has a great website that can engage parents and kids and inspire #MinecraftEDU connection. Here https://t.co/YJUFkvvNC4

minefaire Oct 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Classic :) #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Bringing children to community events like @minefaire help connect kids with their creeper parents. #MinecraftEDU

chellymil Oct 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A4: involving students in multiple grades (reading buddies) will help parents hear more about learning with #MinecraftEdu

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: We created a Kids MiniBuild Game competition (see https://t.co/pQ2BDP9VIw) to encourage kids to design, build, debug, etc #MinecraftEDU

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5: What other parent resources that you have found to support #MinecraftEDU learning for the whole family?

mr_isaacs Oct 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I surely am!!! #minecraftedu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @chellymil, @DaddyDroyd, @minefaire

mspaperless Oct 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: The best support and parent resources for learning about Minecraft are the kids! Let them teach! #MinecraftEdu https://t.co/cr8sgJcX3J

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Love this! We do it daily, but maybe once a week we should have a specific "quest' or challenge! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @GerstAndie

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5: Plenty of FamilyFriendly servers out there like @MarkC_Author #GameKnight999 Server, familyfriendly events like @Minefaire #MinecraftEDU

supervxn Oct 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5: I was just made aware of this today https://t.co/PgXJNgMNBB #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

It's actually pretty EPIC! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @chellymil, @mr_isaacs, @PlayCraftLearn, @littleBits

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A5 cont - Read great #MinecraftEDU Books by @MarkC_Author and @seanfaywolfe. Great ways to connect literacy and #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Outro Name, Role, Location - Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEDU Chat

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Outro Name, Role, Location - Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEDU Chat

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A5 Cont - Another amazing text is by @johnmillerEDU and @cscottsy called Minecraft Labs for Kids. https://t.co/jahUjdZjwu #MinecraftEDU

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Kristine! We made up bedtime stories (70+) and recorded a few w greenscreen in minecraft bedroom for our channel! #MinecraftEDU Collaborate?

In reply to @mspaperless

PBJellyGames - Moderator Oct 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Q6 - Outro: Name, Role, Location - Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEDU Chat

DaddyDroyd Oct 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks for the shout-out! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB